Contributed by Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries
Description
In Lewiston, huge popular parades for St-Jean-Baptiste day were held from 1875 to 1966. Organizing the event, which involved thousands of people, was a massive undertaking.
For three-quarters of a century, L-As oldest Franco group, La Institut Jacques Cartier, was responsible for the large scale annual celebration.
Patriotism and ethnic pride highlighted these public manifestations. Reverse side of banner is shown in item #18419.
About This Item
- Title: Banner du Institut Jacques Cartier, ca. 1900
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
- Location: Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME
- Media: Silk
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Societies
- French Americans--Societies
- Banners
- Institut Jacques Cartier
- Cartier, Jacques, 1491-1557--Societies
- Clubs
Other Keywords
- Catholics
- Franco Americans
- French Americans
- French Canadians
- Jacques Cartier
- parades
- St. Jean Baptiste parade
- St. John the Baptist parade
For more information about this item, contact:
Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries51 Westminster Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 753-6545
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